Jan 5, 2018, 12:28 pm
Last edit by: Klemhuzzah
This is the thread for 2018.
The previous discussion from 2016 on this topic can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...thread-77.html
The thread for 2017 is here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1825524-giftcardmall-master-thread-2017-a-97.html
Giftcardmall (and giftcards.com) now limit Visa loads to $250. No more $500 cards, Change happened sometime in 2020.
What portal is currently offering the highest payout for GCM?
Check cashbackmonitor and cashbackholic for current payouts. Be sure to review the T&C for GCM at each portal as some offer lower payouts for Visa GCs.
Amex gift cards cannot be used to buy Visa gift cards
VGC issued by metabank. Cards come activated.
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Monthly Limit is 30K per GCM account for a revolving 30 days. Once you hit 15K, GCM will display a message on the screen letting you know you hit the limit.
Start out slow 1k and then another 1k - they will call to verify the card, and shipping address. Next order they will not call. Orders under 2k have free shipping.
If you get this error:
This transaction was not completed. The transaction was not submitted correctly, or has been declined by your card issuer. You can try again with a different card or review your payment information for any necessary corrections.
- A Few people report it is blocked for the day, try again the next day. MOST ppl report being permanently blocked. Or you entered a wrong 3-digit security number.
GCM recommends using the Chrome or Firefox browsers. Be sure you are not using an ad blocker and not disabling any cookie settings (3rd party, tracking, etc.) from the default or you may get this error.
Direct support Numbers is 877.426.2551
Warning: Orders can be lost or stolen. Call to have the cards reissued or canceled. Orders usually arrive in 5-10 days.
Check your cc for pending or posted payments and call about your order if you are concerned it is taking a long time for delivery. Sometimes GCM was taking up to 2 weeks for delivery.
The previous discussion from 2016 on this topic can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...thread-77.html
The thread for 2017 is here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1825524-giftcardmall-master-thread-2017-a-97.html
Giftcardmall (and giftcards.com) now limit Visa loads to $250. No more $500 cards, Change happened sometime in 2020.
What portal is currently offering the highest payout for GCM?
Check cashbackmonitor and cashbackholic for current payouts. Be sure to review the T&C for GCM at each portal as some offer lower payouts for Visa GCs.
Amex gift cards cannot be used to buy Visa gift cards
VGC issued by metabank. Cards come activated.
-------------------------
Monthly Limit is 30K per GCM account for a revolving 30 days. Once you hit 15K, GCM will display a message on the screen letting you know you hit the limit.
Start out slow 1k and then another 1k - they will call to verify the card, and shipping address. Next order they will not call. Orders under 2k have free shipping.
If you get this error:
This transaction was not completed. The transaction was not submitted correctly, or has been declined by your card issuer. You can try again with a different card or review your payment information for any necessary corrections.
- A Few people report it is blocked for the day, try again the next day. MOST ppl report being permanently blocked. Or you entered a wrong 3-digit security number.
GCM recommends using the Chrome or Firefox browsers. Be sure you are not using an ad blocker and not disabling any cookie settings (3rd party, tracking, etc.) from the default or you may get this error.
Direct support Numbers is 877.426.2551
Warning: Orders can be lost or stolen. Call to have the cards reissued or canceled. Orders usually arrive in 5-10 days.
Check your cc for pending or posted payments and call about your order if you are concerned it is taking a long time for delivery. Sometimes GCM was taking up to 2 weeks for delivery.
GiftCardMall Master Thread (2018 onwards)
Apr 19, 2018, 8:54 am
#363
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
Apr 19, 2018, 9:40 am
#364
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
In 5 player mode (spouse, myself, 3 adult children) I have earned 3 free night certs so far from 15k spend on different Amex Hilton Ascend cards. 2 more are close. In my experience the progress bar moves a day or 2 after the charge goes from pending to posted. I have earned signup bonus with 2 different Amex hilton cards (Ascend and Aspire) through GCM.
- Statement closed on 4/17
- 4/18 no statement on amex
- 4/19 visible on Amex showing points earned
- 4/19 6 am CST no points at Hilton
- 4/19 7:15 am points visible at Hilton
- GCM continues to count for 1)min spend 2)spend towards free nights 3)accumulation of hilton points
Apr 19, 2018, 10:09 am
#365
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
Apr 19, 2018, 11:45 am
#368
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 90
Came here to say this. I placed an order about an hour ago and already received the TCB notification. Everything looks good except for the fees no longer tracking as cashback (which it really shouldn't per the terms IIRC). I'm hoping that the GCM website updates fix some of the issues people have had with placing orders or orders getting arbitrarily rejected.
Apr 19, 2018, 11:46 am
#369
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 161
Yup what he just said.. they did write back to me on twitter. They said orders are now processed by Nimblebuy. Dunno what that means but my TCB notification came through a lot quicker!
Last edited by wanalaugh74; Apr 19, 2018 at 11:47 am Reason: typo
Apr 19, 2018, 4:11 pm
#373
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LAX/SFO
Programs: AS 100k, BA GGL, UA 1k, DL DM, AC SE, B6 Mosaic4, Hyatt/Hilton/Wyndham/IHG Diamond, Marriot Ti
Posts: 1,248
Everything taking 1-2 hours to track. Now if only they pay out as fast as gcc then it'd be worth the few cents per card we're losing for shipping and fees not being included in cb 
Apr 20, 2018, 7:43 am
#375
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinium
Posts: 1,334
No more cashback on shipping and fees is not a lot guys, is just 23 cents per $1000 and 22 cents per shipping package, like $4 less in CB per month if you place 2 or 3 big orders per account.